VOLUME 6, NUMBER 248
Friday, November 21, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
On-time graduation and five-year completion rates are looking pretty good in the Philomath School District. The fine folks at the Benton County Genealogical Society need members and new leadership. We have an obituary for Rodney Baldwin. Plus, news items about fundraising events that impact Philomath — Light the World activities and Shop With a Cop. Don’t forget about tonight’s fun — Turkey Bingo at the high school and the Christmas Tree Lighting at the museum. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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State data shows Philomath students thriving in graduation metrics
The Philomath School District continues to outpace state averages in key student achievement metrics, according to the Oregon Department of Education’s newly released At-A-Glance School […]
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Benton County Genealogical Society in search of new members, leadership
Sitting at a table in a room on the third floor of the Philomath Museum, 81-year-old George Davidson — he’ll be 82 next month — […]
Obituary: Rodney Scott Baldwin (1955-2025)
Rodney Scott Baldwin went home to be with his Savior on Nov. 14, 2025. He spent 70 full years on this earth — years that […]
Holiday charity events to benefit Philomath food programs
Shop with a Cop program returns for 31st year
Audit Blasts the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries
State economist gives insight into Oregon’s slowing economic reality
Is everyone out of office? The email bounceback trends that show when to reach out
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Philomath’s 65-foot tree to light up Friday evening
Warrior Watch: OSAA continues reclassification work; pie auction coming Tuesday
BCSO Log: Crashes on rural highways among recent incidents
Philomath School Board appoints King to Budget Committee
Turkey Bingo set for Friday to benefit Philomath Middle School performing arts
Community Calendar
Friday, November 21
• Spirit of the Trees Art Show, 3-6 p.m.
• Turkey Bingo at PHS Auditorium, 5-8 p.m.
• Philomath Christmas Tree Lighting, 6 p.m.
Saturday, November 22
• PHS Shining Stars at West Albany’s Celebration of Dance, 11 a.m.
• Spirit of the Trees Art Show, 3-6 p.m.
Sunday, November 23
• Spirit of the Trees Art Show, 3-6 p.m.
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